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Caroline Manzo is the epitome of a strong New Jersey woman. Always putting family first, she is a devoted wife and mother of three children, Albie, 30; Lauren, 28; and Christopher, 27. Caroline has been married for more than 32 years to her husband Albert who runs The Brownstone, a very successful catering facility in Paterson, NJ. The business has been with the family for over 30 years and is one of the premiere event spaces in the state. Although Caroline spends the majority of her time managing the household, her family has been known to run her ragged as she supports Brownstone Sauce and Cafface Beauty Bar. Caroline is affiliated with several charities including SCTNOW, a foundation dedicated to stopping child trafficking within our own borders, CROC, a foundation dedicated to helping cancer survivors, Best Friends Animal Society, Wounded Warriors Project and The PG Chambers School, a NJ facility dedicated to educating children with physical and mental disabilities. Often described as a feisty spitfire, Caroline manages to have it all -- family, friends, and a career. In her opinion, that is what makes her a "Real Housewife" of New Jersey.

One of the original ladies of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Jacqueline Laurita is a revered TV personality, mom, wife, philanthropist, and businesswoman. She is a long time Cosmetologist with a passion for all things related to beauty, having worked with a number of power players in the beauty industry. Her passion prompted her to create a beauty, wellness, and lifestyle blog called TheLookOver.com, which will soon be launching.

Jacqueline is also the co-author of two books, Get It! A Beauty, Style and Wellness Guide To Getting Your 'It' Together, available now and Defy Expectations, coming this fall and written with her husband, Chris, on their struggles and successes while raising a child on the Autism Spectrum, with secrets to keeping their marriage strong.

A mother to Ashlee, 25, CJ, 14 and Nicholas, 7, Jacqueline is a Warrior Mom and has been a celebrity ambassador to several non-profit Autism organizations, since Nicholas was diagnosed. She regularly travels the country as a sought-after public speaker raising Autism awareness. Her mission is not only to help her youngest son reach his full potential, but to also help as many families as she can along the way. Jacqueline also shares Autism resources and information on her website JacquelineLaurita.com.

Jacqueline has a witty sense of humor and always tries to see the good in people, but like the true Taurus she is, she can hold her own when challenged. Jacqueline does not take anything for granted and believes that true wealth is about love, family and genuine relationships.

Kathy Wakile, Italian-American Jersey mother, sister, daughter, and wife, has been busy since last season developing her hobbies into a career, while still keeping her family the priority. Juggling home, work, and family she manages to find time for other activities that are close to her heart, which is why her Goddess Eye jewelry line gives a portion of sales to the National Brain Tumor Society and The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation, to help raise brain tumor awareness.

Kathy's national best-selling dessert cook book Indulge: Delicious Little Desserts That Keep Life Real Sweet has inspired her dessert line, Indulge By Kathy Wakile, to expand from the cannoli kit to gluten-free, speciality coffees and more! Bingo is an old family favorite that's new again which is why Kathy is also proud to have partnered with Pala Interactive on PalaBingoUSA.com, to help promote 90-Ball Bingo as the brand ambassador.

Kathy lives with her loving Lebanese husband of 25 years, Rich, and their two children, Victoria, 22, and Joseph, 20, in a home they recently designed and built in Franklin Lakes. Despite all the changes in the last year, Kathy lives life to the fullest and continues to have a positive approach to all things she is involved in. She is a "housewife" in every sense of the word, effortlessly balancing responsibilities and being grateful for everything and everyone that enters her life.

Melissa is a fun-loving and sassy Italian from New Jersey. She and her charismatic husband, Joe Gorga, have been married for 14 years and have three beautiful children -- Antonia, 13, Gino, 11, and Joey, 8. Melissa defines what it is to be a modern housewife. Known for having an eye for style, she successfully launched her own clothing boutique Envy by Melissa Gorga in Montclair, NJ and online retail store EnvybyMG.com. Never afraid to take on a new challenge, Melissa has learned to balance family, friendships and career, while staying true to her own personal style.

Teresa Giudice is a New York Times bestselling author of four cookbooks—Skinny Italian, Fabulicious!, Fabulicious! Fast & Fit, as well as Fabulicious! On the Grill. Teresa's 2016 memoir, Turning the Tables: From Housewife to Inmate and Back Again, also hit The New York Times list at #2. The daughter of Italian immigrants, Teresa graduated Berkeley College with a degree in Fashion Marketing and Management and is an inspirational working mom, devoting the bulk of her time to her four beautiful daughters—Gia, Gabriella, Milania, and Audriana. In 2012, she showcased her business acumen by raising $70,000 for the charity, NephCure, on NBC's hit show Celebrity Apprentice. Following her lifelong passion for maintaining a fit and healthful lifestyle, Teresa recently became a certified yoga instructor, which has helped her remain focused and centered through challenging times for her family. An eternal optimist, Teresa continues to stay positive, while raising and providing for her four daughters. In her second memoir, Standing Strong (October 3, 2017), Teresa shows her fans what it truly means to be a survivor through her unparalleled honesty and courage.

Caroline Manzo is the epitome of a strong New Jersey woman. Always putting family first, she is a devoted wife and mother of three children, Albie, 30; Lauren, 28; and Christopher, 27. Caroline has been married for more than 32 years to her husband Albert who runs The Brownstone, a very successful catering facility in Paterson, NJ. The business has been with the family for over 30 years and is one of the premiere event spaces in the state. Although Caroline spends the majority of her time managing the household, her family has been known to run her ragged as she supports Brownstone Sauce and Cafface Beauty Bar. Caroline is affiliated with several charities including SCTNOW, a foundation dedicated to stopping child trafficking within our own borders, CROC, a foundation dedicated to helping cancer survivors, Best Friends Animal Society, Wounded Warriors Project and The PG Chambers School, a NJ facility dedicated to educating children with physical and mental disabilities. Often described as a feisty spitfire, Caroline manages to have it all -- family, friends, and a career. In her opinion, that is what makes her a "Real Housewife" of New Jersey.

One of the original ladies of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Jacqueline Laurita is a revered TV personality, mom, wife, philanthropist, and businesswoman. She is a long time Cosmetologist with a passion for all things related to beauty, having worked with a number of power players in the beauty industry. Her passion prompted her to create a beauty, wellness, and lifestyle blog called TheLookOver.com, which will soon be launching.

Jacqueline is also the co-author of two books, Get It! A Beauty, Style and Wellness Guide To Getting Your 'It' Together, available now and Defy Expectations, coming this fall and written with her husband, Chris, on their struggles and successes while raising a child on the Autism Spectrum, with secrets to keeping their marriage strong.

A mother to Ashlee, 25, CJ, 14 and Nicholas, 7, Jacqueline is a Warrior Mom and has been a celebrity ambassador to several non-profit Autism organizations, since Nicholas was diagnosed. She regularly travels the country as a sought-after public speaker raising Autism awareness. Her mission is not only to help her youngest son reach his full potential, but to also help as many families as she can along the way. Jacqueline also shares Autism resources and information on her website JacquelineLaurita.com.

Jacqueline has a witty sense of humor and always tries to see the good in people, but like the true Taurus she is, she can hold her own when challenged. Jacqueline does not take anything for granted and believes that true wealth is about love, family and genuine relationships.

Kathy Wakile, Italian-American Jersey mother, sister, daughter, and wife, has been busy since last season developing her hobbies into a career, while still keeping her family the priority. Juggling home, work, and family she manages to find time for other activities that are close to her heart, which is why her Goddess Eye jewelry line gives a portion of sales to the National Brain Tumor Society and The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation, to help raise brain tumor awareness.

Kathy's national best-selling dessert cook book Indulge: Delicious Little Desserts That Keep Life Real Sweet has inspired her dessert line, Indulge By Kathy Wakile, to expand from the cannoli kit to gluten-free, speciality coffees and more! Bingo is an old family favorite that's new again which is why Kathy is also proud to have partnered with Pala Interactive on PalaBingoUSA.com, to help promote 90-Ball Bingo as the brand ambassador.

Kathy lives with her loving Lebanese husband of 25 years, Rich, and their two children, Victoria, 22, and Joseph, 20, in a home they recently designed and built in Franklin Lakes. Despite all the changes in the last year, Kathy lives life to the fullest and continues to have a positive approach to all things she is involved in. She is a "housewife" in every sense of the word, effortlessly balancing responsibilities and being grateful for everything and everyone that enters her life.

Melissa is a fun-loving and sassy Italian from New Jersey. She and her charismatic husband, Joe Gorga, have been married for 14 years and have three beautiful children -- Antonia, 13, Gino, 11, and Joey, 8. Melissa defines what it is to be a modern housewife. Known for having an eye for style, she successfully launched her own clothing boutique Envy by Melissa Gorga in Montclair, NJ and online retail store EnvybyMG.com. Never afraid to take on a new challenge, Melissa has learned to balance family, friendships and career, while staying true to her own personal style.

Teresa Giudice is a New York Times bestselling author of four cookbooks—Skinny Italian, Fabulicious!, Fabulicious! Fast & Fit, as well as Fabulicious! On the Grill. Teresa's 2016 memoir, Turning the Tables: From Housewife to Inmate and Back Again, also hit The New York Times list at #2. The daughter of Italian immigrants, Teresa graduated Berkeley College with a degree in Fashion Marketing and Management and is an inspirational working mom, devoting the bulk of her time to her four beautiful daughters—Gia, Gabriella, Milania, and Audriana. In 2012, she showcased her business acumen by raising $70,000 for the charity, NephCure, on NBC's hit show Celebrity Apprentice. Following her lifelong passion for maintaining a fit and healthful lifestyle, Teresa recently became a certified yoga instructor, which has helped her remain focused and centered through challenging times for her family. An eternal optimist, Teresa continues to stay positive, while raising and providing for her four daughters. In her second memoir, Standing Strong (October 3, 2017), Teresa shows her fans what it truly means to be a survivor through her unparalleled honesty and courage.